Warm Marinated Olives French Style
4 servings
30 minutes
Warm marinated olives French-style are a refined appetizer filled with Mediterranean aromas. Inspired by French culinary traditions, this recipe combines spicy spices, a light tang of vinegar, and the delicate flavor of olives to create a harmony of tastes. The light sweetness of brown sugar enhances the depth of aroma, while citrus zests add fresh notes. The marinated olives are left for 24 hours to fully develop their rich flavor. Served slightly warmed, they pair perfectly with baguette, cheeses, and a glass of white wine. This recipe symbolizes leisurely aperitifs and warm gatherings where each ingredient plays its role in creating a flavor masterpiece.
1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat and add thinly sliced garlic. Fry, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer the garlic with a slotted spoon to a small bowl, keeping the oil.
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass
- Garlic: 2 cloves
2
In a pot, bring 0.25 cup of vinegar with thinly sliced shallots and brown sugar to a boil and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring, until the volume reduces to 1 tablespoon.
- White wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Shallots: 1 piece
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Add garlic, garlic oil, remaining olive oil, remaining vinegar, spices, bay leaf, citrus zests, and olives, and bring to a boil. Transfer to a bowl and cool to a warm state. Cover and let marinate for 24 hours.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass
- White wine vinegar: 0.5 glass
- Black allspice: 0.3 teaspoon
- Pink pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Lemon zest: 2 pieces
- Orange zest: 2 pieces
- Olive: 340 g
4
Slightly heat before serving and transfer to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon. Serve.
- Olive oil: 0.6 glass